Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents are urged to check their gutters for ice dams as winter weather continues. Experts from AAA advise that icicles on gutters signal potential leaks and recommend improving attic ventilation while calling professionals instead of removing the ice yourself. Iowa City Press-Citizen
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City nonprofit the Foreign Relations Council lost about $6,500 when Flipcause failed to transfer donations earlier this year and reported the issue to the BBB & Iowa Attorney General; it now uses a new online platform to collect donations during a busy season. KCRG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kinetic Edge Direct will launch as a membership program giving Iowans direct access to physical and occupational therapy with predictable monthly pricing. Members can choose Recharge Sessions (weekly or monthly) and discounted Shockwave therapy to stay active and manage pain without delays. We Are Iowa
- ➤ U.S. News and World Report named five Iowa hospitals for maternity care excellence based on low C-section rates and high breastfeeding practices. The honored hospitals include Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids and UnityPoint Health St. Luke's, with Shenandoah Medical Center recognized as a maternity care access hospital to ensure local care. Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Jok-E-Oke Comedy Open Mic
8 PM – 12 AM — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter followed by karaoke at Iowa City's favorite comedy open mic.
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Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Riverside Theatre, Iowa City, IA — $18 – $42 — Experience a classic whodunit where all guests become suspects during a snowstorm.
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Poetry Exchange Workshop
4:30-6 p.m. — 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA — Free entry — Engage in a collaborative poetry workshop and share your creative works with fellow poets.
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Slime and Oobleck Activity
1-2:30 p.m. — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Cost not specified — Engage in fun, hands-on activities focused on STEAM learning for kids aged 5-11.
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Concert Orchestra Performance
5:45-7 p.m. — Main Campus — Free entry — Experience an evening of beautiful orchestral music at this community concert.
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December Sonic Meditation
12-1 p.m. — Heartland Yoga — $15 — Experience group toning in a joyful, playful practice for personal and community healing.
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Grand Babies: Storytime with Little Ones
9-10 AM — Iowa City Senior Center — Free entry — Enjoy intergenerational storytime with engaging activities for caregivers and babies.
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Christopher’s Bar Exam Pub Quiz
8-10 p.m. — Donnelly's Pub — Cash prizes available — Test your knowledge with an interactive trivia night at a local pub.
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Gentle Yoga Class
12-1 p.m. — Public Space One — $16 drop-in or $100 for 8-class pass — Experience a community-focused yoga practice led by a trauma-informed instructor with extensive training.
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Wildlife Bioblitz
10:00-11:30 a.m. — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Free entry — Explore nature and discover local wildlife in a fun, interactive environment.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Most people will choose unhappiness over uncertainty.
~ Tim Ferriss
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